Sweden’s government has proposed to discontinue the land-based casino business of state-owned operator Svenska Spel, signaling the potential closure of Casino Cosmopol. The memorandum filed by the government on May 7 states that Casino Cosmopol no longer fulfills its purpose and highlights ongoing profitability challenges faced by the business. If the proposal passes, Svenska Spel’s
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The PGA of America and PENN Entertainment have announced a multi-year sports betting partnership. Under the agreement, ESPN BET becomes the Official Sports Betting Sponsor of the PGA Championship through 2026. The 2024 PGA Championship is scheduled to take place at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky from May 16-19. Throught this agreement, the PGA Championship becomes
The Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association (RGAA) has announced the launch of its new membership program. This expansion marks a significant step for the RGAA, according to a press release, “furthering its commitment to act as a trusted voice in the gambling industry, protect consumers, and provide greater representation for affiliate companies.” The RGAA represents companies
Four companies in the online gaming sector announced their commitment to settle in the Spanish city of Ceuta. This was reported by the Spanish newspaper El Mundo, based on sources from the association Bet on Ceuta. At the end of April, the Bet on Ceuta Conference took place, attracting some of the main companies of the
Ocean Casino Resort has announced a partnership with air mobility platform BLADE to offer nonstop air travel from New York City directly to Ocean’s rooftop helipad in Atlantic City. “We are pleased to be partnering with BLADE to launch Ocean’s customer-facing, by-the-seat helicopter service throughout the summer,” said Bill Callahan, General Manager for Ocean Casino Resort. “Our customers have enjoyed
The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is set to host its first free Affiliate Webinar on May 15. Scheduled for 3 PM CET, this one-hour session will take place online via Zoom. The first edition of this webinar will showcase ‘The Relevance of Media Buying Activity in the Affiliate Space’, featuring insights from industry expert
A coalition of major commercial operators is advocating against a proposed tax increase on Illinois sports betting after Gov. JB Pritzker suggested raising the rate from 15% to 35%. Representing BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel, the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) has been urging consumers to engage with state lawmakers to oppose the potential tax hike. According to
Rampart Casino Resort at Summerlin, the 50,000-square-foot casino located within the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, has unveiled a brand-new High Limit Slots Room. The new area caters to the casino’s high-limit patrons and boasts a dedicated high-limit slot progressive, popular gaming options, an elegant bar, and bespoke services. To mark the grand
On Monday, Washington DC’s Business and Economic Development Committee heard several hours of testimony on Council Member Kenyan McDuffie’s Sports Wagering Amendment Act of 2024. Representatives from BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming testified in favor of the proposal, which seeks to expand DC’s sports betting market landscape. The bill would allow up
Scott Sibella, a former top Las Vegas casino executive, found himself in legal jeopardy as he was due to stand before a federal judge on Wednesday. His appearance was a result of his admission of allowing an illegal bookmaker to engage in high-stakes gambling at the MGM Grand, coupled with facilitating the payment of debts
The Mohegan Tribe has announced its decision to end its casino management role at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas by the end of this year. This transition to Virgin, subject to regulatory approvals, was jointly announced by the tribe and Virgin Hotels on Tuesday. Following the transition period, Mohegan will cease to manage or lease the
Following a two-month nomination phase, casino affiliate company AskGamblers has officially opened the voting stage for the 7th annual AskGamblers Awards. All AskGamblers members now have a chance to select the winners among the shortlisted online casinos, new casinos, new online slots, and software providers. The voting stage in the 7th annual AskGamblers Awards was officially
A group of Las Vegas business owners is pushing back against plans for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, citing significant financial losses and traffic disruptions from the previous year’s event. A petition launched by the group, headed by six business owners, aims to halt the upcoming race until concerns stemming from the 2023 race
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has established the technical and security requirements of betting systems, as well as their sports betting platforms and online games, to be used by fixed-odds betting lottery operating agents. Notably, the requirements include a provision mandating operators to use the “bet.br” domain. The rules were featured in Ordinance No. 722, published
Red Rock Resorts subsidiary Station Casinos has hinted at expansion plans for its recently inaugurated Durango Resort. The resort could move forward with expansion by the end of this year or early next year, according to company executives. The potential expansion of the resort comes amid its strong debut in the local casino market. Company officials said
SOFTSWISS CEO Ivan Montik was in Brazil to participate in the BiS SiGMA Americas summit, held in São Paulo between April 23 and 25. In an interview with the media outlet Band, the executive shared some of his thoughts on the Brazilian market and the work of the company, which provides solutions for the iGaming sector.
Casino Time has announced the launch of its Ontario iGaming website, CasinoTime.ca, affiliated with 10 Charitable Gaming entertainment venues across the province. According to Casino Time, the launch “extends its legacy fundraising model and beloved social gaming experience to the digital realm.” At the time of launch, Casino Time features a selection of games in
Content supplier to the iGaming industry Pragmatic Play has signed its latest Latin American agreement, this time with operator bplay to solidify its position in the rapidly expanding Brazilian market. The integration of Pragmatic Play’s products into the operator’s portfolio will allow bplay customers to access a range of Slots, Live Casino and Virtual Sports content,
Global bookmaker 1xBet has reflected on its participation at the SiGMA Americas event, held from April 23 to 25 in São Paulo, Brazil. The company actively participated in the major regional exhibition and took on the role of main sponsor of the BiS SiGMA America party. The event, held at the Tokio Marine Hall until
Ohio’s gambling regulators are mulling over a potential amendment that would address unused sports betting licenses, primarily targeting operators who have yet to activate them. The proposed change, put forth by the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), focuses on licensees who have failed to offer wagers for over a year or have never launched their